Small propeller used for aerodynamic testing only. Not used for flight trials on aircraft or models. Constructed from narrow wooden strips glued together similar to boat planking and then sanded to a smooth airfoil cross section.
Created by
Thomas Yarker
Date Created
10/19/1999
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aviation; People; Propellers; Propulsion; Research
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